Title: Attorney
Company: Mary Ann Romero & Associates
Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
Mary Ann Romero, attorney at Mary Ann Romero & Associates, has been recognized by Marquis Who’s Who Top Lawyers for dedication, achievements, and leadership in immigration law.
With 24 years of experience to her credit, Ms. Romero has excelled as owner and attorney at Mary Ann Romero & Associates since 2014. In her role, she conducts consultations to assess the eligibility of immigrant clients for both employment and family benefits in the United States. She assists eligible clients with the preparation and submission of necessary documentation to the federal government to obtain immigration benefits. She specializes in visas, specifically those involving individuals who have been victims of crime or abuse.
Ms. Romero began her career as an associate at John W. Lawit, LLC from 1999 to 2007. She served as an attorney and partner at Kretz & Romero, PC, from 2007 to 2014. Before embarking on her professional path, she pursued an education at The University of New Mexico, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in 1996. She concluded her studies at The University of New Mexico School of Law, graduating with a Juris Doctorate in 1999.
In light of her impressive undertakings, Ms. Romero has accrued several accolades throughout her career. She was inducted into Latino Who’s Who in 2023 and recognized as a Distinguished Lawyer, Lawyer of the Year, one of the 100 Most Influential Lawyers by the New York Times, and a Top Lawyer by USA Today. Her firm was selected as Law Firm of the Year. She draws strength and support from the encouragement of her mother and sister, who have consistently served as driving forces in her life.
Ms. Romero takes great pride in personally accompanying clients to their interviews or hearings, witnessing the profound relief and joy that illuminates their faces upon receiving approval. The culmination of this approval is especially significant for clients who have endured lengthy waiting periods, ranging from six months to an astonishing 22 years.
Ms. Romero has wanted to become an attorney since she was a child. In the immediate future, she endeavors to increase the digital literacy within the immigrant community. As immigration processes increasingly transition to online platforms, she is committed to ensuring that the immigrant community is well-prepared to navigate and engage effectively in this evolving digital domain.
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